excavation in German
excavation in German is Ausgrabung, Grabung, Ausschachtung — excavation means the act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.
excavation in German
Ausgrabung
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
Grabung
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
Ausschachtung
(countable) An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
Aushub
(countable) The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
Ausgrabung
(countable) Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.
What does "excavation" mean?
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noun The act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.
"Excavation for the new tunnel took almost a year."
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noun An archaeological dig, or the site where one is taking place.
"The excavation revealed pottery dating back two thousand years."
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noun A hollow or pit produced by digging.
"Rainwater collected in the excavation overnight."
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excavation in a sentence
- Excavation for the new tunnel took almost a year.
- The excavation revealed pottery dating back two thousand years.
- Rainwater collected in the excavation overnight.
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What is "excavation" in German?
"excavation" in German is Ausgrabung, Grabung, Ausschachtung. excavation means: The act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.
How do you use "excavation" in a sentence?
Example: "Excavation for the new tunnel took almost a year." In German, "excavation" is Ausgrabung, Grabung, Ausschachtung.
Are there other ways to say "excavation" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "excavation": Ausgrabung, Grabung, Ausschachtung, Aushub.
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